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How to Make Purple Mashed Potatoes

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Serve purple mashed potatoes with your favorite protein.

Potatoes come in a variety of flavors and colors, but most people stick to basic Russet potatoes. Purple potatoes not only add a splash of color to your favorite potato dish, but they also make the most delicious mashed potatoes. They do have a bit more starch than regular potatoes, so be sure to store them properly and go easy on the salt. Recipe serves 2.

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    Things You'll Need

    • 2 medium purple potatoes
    • 1 tsp. salt
    • 1 tbsp. butter or margarine
    • 1 tsp. sour cream
    • 5 cups water
      • 1

        Peel and rinse potatoes, and slice thickly. Slicing potatoes allows them to cook faster.

      • 2

        Bring 5 cups of water to a boil in a medium pot. Add salt to water because this is the only time you really have to season the potatoes.

      • 3

        Add potatoes to boiling water, cooking for about 5 minutes or until soft.

      • 4

        Drain water from potatoes and place back in pot.

      • 5

        Mash potatoes with a potato masher until there are no chunks remaining. Stir in butter and sour cream until smooth.

    Tips & Warnings

    • For creamier potatoes, add another 1 tbsp. of sour cream.

    • Add pepper for a little spice to this dish.

    • Store purple potatoes at room temperature to help them maintain their potato flavor.

    • Overcooking potatoes will make them mush, rather than thick and creamy.

    • Refrigerating potatoes will make them taste sweeter.

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